Supply Chain Analyst
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Manpower are currently seeking an interim Supply Chain Analyst, to work with our global FMCG client renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to start ASAP and to run until the end of FEB 2027, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £52,500 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
JOB PURPOSE
The Supply Chain Analyst role is to ensure the effective management and supply of all SKUs within a designated businessgroup. This role works closelywith the businessgroup planning team, sales, and order fulfilment to ensure that forecasted quantities are supplied in alignment with the phased forecast. The supply Chain Analyst plays a critical role in coordinating supply chain activities to optimize inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and maximize service levels for customers.
The Supply Chain Analyst proactively engagesin order fulfilment activities, collaborating with the order fulfilment team to address demand changes and ensure timely deliveries. Additionally, this role identifies and implements processimprovement opportunities to enhance the efficiency of stock management and overall supply chain performance. By ensuring productavailability, the specialistsupports business goals and contributes to an exceptional customer experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY DELIVERABLES
Operations & Systems
Supply Chain Analyst typically operate on a 0-14 day horizon.
S&OP
- The Supply Chain Analyst work closely with planners to understand inventory levels and stock locations for SKUs in their portfolio.
Order to Deliver
- Short-term decision maker on whether to override AATP business rules for live orders. The SAS will use business insights and inventory / warehouse / demand data to make decisions on whether to releasestock to an order or short a customer.
- Responsible for running the Back Office Process (BOP) runs three times per day to ensure AATP information is live and contemporary.
Systems that a role holder would be expectedto use or interpret includesbut is not limited to – SAP, , PowerBI, MS Office, AATP.
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
- Expected to review service loss reason code allocation from planning and to hold them to account on accuracy of these allocations, such that accurate information is fed into continuous improvement processes.
- Work with CD and Supply Chain colleagues to tackle repeat service problemsfor which they get visibility.
- Proactively communicate with CESs to ensure that AATP business rules are properly integrated with customer ordering behaviours, and to push for resolutions whereby this is not the case.
- Continuously monitor KPIs such as stock availability rate and order cycle time to identify areas for improvement.
Third Party Communications & Relations
- Liaise regularly with planning, sales,and order fulfilment teams to ensurealignment on stock availability and demand fulfilment.
- Maintain open lines of communication with planning and sales partnersto ensure timely replenishment and mitigate risks.
- Engage with the customer service team to address stock-related issues that affect customer orders and satisfaction.
- Provide regular updatesto relevant stakeholders on inventory performance and improvement initiatives.
Point of contact for third parties such as Elida / Ice Cream to ensure that their business supply decisions are understood and managed as per TSA, maintaining the right level of confidentiality as per SLA.
Line Management & Coaching
- Training & coaching for new SAS starters may be an expectation of this role.
- This role may be expected to coach / educate otherson AATP fundamentals.
Minimum Requirements
- Proficiency in English & Maths.
- Strong internal and external stakeholder management.
- Excellent quantitative analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills,with ability to adapt style to influence stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think logically.
- The ability to stay calm & focused in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
- Ability to manage time effectively and to planworkload.
- Aproactive mindset, seekingto avoid problemsbefore they arise.
- Comfortable holdingothers to accountand in havingchallenging conversations.
- Willing and able to travel to meet customers.
- Acustomer-focused mindset, seeking to exceed their expectations where possible.
Ideal Requirements
- Advanced skillset in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working with retail customers.
Kingston working environment:
- Contractors who are based at Kingston will be eligible to get free parking at a local carpark
- There is a Unilever Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy discounted Unilever products.
- A canteen
- A Gym is available for use on the Ground Floor (with subscription).
- Facilities in the gym include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free weights area, boxing equipment and a stretch/matted area. Classes are also available and can be booked directly with the Gym. Shower facilities are available in the changing rooms, along with hairdryers.